NCC Statement on MAHA Commission Report

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -  The U.S. cotton industry applauds the release of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission’s new report, which calls for multi-agency research into the potential human health risks and exposure of microplastics and synthetics, including those from textiles. The National Cotton Council also appreciates the Trump administration’s outreach and collaboration with agricultural industry stakeholders as the report was being developed. 

“With growing awareness of microplastics' potential human health impacts, we thank President Trump and the MAHA Commission for their forward-thinking decision to investigate microplastics,” said NCC Chairman Patrick Johnson. “As this topic is researched further, we are optimistic about the potential to further underscore the inherent benefits of natural fibers in the items in our daily lives, such as clothing and bedsheets.”

“We also welcome news of the Environmental Protection Agency’s partnership with food and agricultural stakeholders to foster confidence in the EPA’s robust review procedures for crop protection products,” continued Johnson. “We stand ready to collaborate with the White House and all federal agencies as they work to implement the Commission’s report.”